High systolic blood pressure the “top number” often means your arteries have lost flexibility, forcing your heart to work harder. You can help reverse this by eating more whole foods like fresh fruits, vegetables, and whole grains that deliver artery-relaxing nutrients such as potassium and magnesium. Move your body daily even short walks after meals boost circulation and help arteries open up And use the “subtraction” approach: cut out processed foods loaded with salt, sugar, and unhealthy fats

Constant high blood pressure can negatively impact your body. Dr. Adam Rosenbluth explains the meaning of your systolic and diastolic blood pressure numbers and why knowing those numbers are so important to your overall health. AARP Members can read more about high blood pressure, here: http://spr.ly/6001NvAdZ | AARP